What do technical communicators do?

Bookmark and Share

Many different professionals fall under the broad category of "technical communicator." These include, but are not limited to:

All these professionals take technical information and make it understandable to those that need it.

Technical communicators work in many different industries, so the specifics of their jobs vary a great deal. One professional may be writing a user's manual for a new software package; another may be helping a surgeon prepare a research paper for publication.

STC's monthly magazine, Intercom, has run a series of articles in which technical communicators describe their day-to-day work for organizations such as NASA, General Mills, and Nintendo. These articles provide peeks into the wide range of experiences and environments enjoyed by technical communicators. To get copies of these articles, please contact STC's Communications Director.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has information on its Web site about careers in writing, including some information about technical writers, at www.bls.gov/oco/ocos089.htm.

Back to FAQ